Brian M.

Middleboro, MA

Brian M. Middleboro, MA

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Westfield State University

Music Education

Education

Westfield State University (Music Education)

About Brian

My love of teaching comes from a love of learning. As a cum laude graduate of Berklee College of Music, I have extensive knowledge in all aspects of music, focusing on music theory and arranging in all styles of music. While at Westfield State University I was able to earn my music k-12 educator's license along with the B. A. degree in music education. I learned how to play and teach all of the instruments of the orchestra and symphonic band. I also studied teaching in general in a school and private instructional setting.

I specialize in tutoring rhythm section instruments along with the theory that goes along both playing in ensembles. I also spend time composing arranging and creating my own instruments which allows me to experiment with the science of acoustics, the art of poetry and the musicianship of performing and recording.

I have been teaching piano and drums since I was in high school more than 30 years ago. I have also been performing and recording for many years in the greater Boston area. While at Westfield State University, I learned how to play all of the band and orchestra instruments. While at Berklee I learned how to arrange for these instruments along with choral arranging. I also attended many songwriting clinics and professional development seminars in the field of music education.

I am generally available for tutoring every Monday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and I can travel to students within a 40 mile radius of my home. For online instruction, I can offer weeknights from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. My base rate is $60/hour for in-person lessons and $30/hour for online lessons. I also offer lesson packages at a discount. Contact me for details!

I look forward to hearing from you and helping you achieve success in your studies!My love of teaching comes from a love of learning. As a cum laude graduate of Berklee College of Music, I have extensive knowledge in all aspects of music, focusing on music theory and arranging in all styles of music.…Read more

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Cancellation

24 hours notice required

Travel Radius

Brian offers online lessons

Brian is approved to conduct lessons through Wyzant Online. Wyzant Online allows students and tutors to work remotely via video, audio, and collaborative whiteboard tools. For more information about how online tutoring works, check out Wyzant Online.

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Composition (Music)

I received a diploma in commercial arranging from Berklee College of Music. I received my B.A. in music education from Westfield State University. I studied composition with Andy Bonacci while at Westfield. I have taken several composition and songwriting classes at Berklee.

Drums

I received a diploma in commercial arranging from Berklee College of Music, with percussion as my principal instrument. I received my B.A. in music education from Westfield State University, with percussion as my principal instrument. I am the timpanist for the Southeastern Massachusetts Festival Orchestra.

General Music

I received a diploma in commercial arranging from Berklee College of Music. I received my B.A. in music education from Westfield State University. I have passed the MTEL for licensure in Massachusetts. I have passed the PAXIS for licensure in Rhode Island and Connecticut. I also passed the GRE for graduate studies in music education.

Piano

I received a diploma from Berklee College of Music receiving A's on all four levels of piano class with Lazlo Gardony as my teacher. I graduated from Westfield State University having tested out or passing all of the piano proficiencies required in the B. A. in Music Education I received. I have studied with jazz pianist Ben Armantano for several years in my high school years. In most recent years I have studied piano with Steve Breeze. I have directed several piano camps for beginning piano students in Brockton, MA.

Violin

I have taken courses in all string instruments, violin, viola, cello and bass, at Wesfield State University. I have a certification to teach instrumental music to children in grades k-12. I have taught beginner strings for several years and middle school orchestra for one year.

Westfield State University

Music Education

Education

Westfield State University (Music Education)

Hourly rate

Standard Hourly Rate: $50.00

Cancellation: 24 hours notice required

Travel policy

Brian will travel within 40 miles of Middleboro, MA 02346.

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